Hillcrest Center for the Arts

08/28/2024

Announcing a special 48-hour flash sale for TRANScend Youth’s production of Puffs (or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic)! Use code MOODY at checkout to get $3 off for any performance! Sale starts Thursday, August 29 at 5pm and lasts until 5pm Saturday, August 31! Performances in the Theatre on the Hill September 6-15. By Matt Cox; Directed by Jim Byrnes; Produced by Jim Byrnes & Teddy Skye Garcia. A story of a boy facing his destiny. A story that seems very familiar………. SOMEHOW. (Perhaps you heard it on the wind. Or in a dream?) But, now, you have the chance to experience it from a new perspective! Join the Puffs on a simultaneously hilarious and genuinely moving adventure through the ins and outs of finding your place in the world. Also, magic. Tickets available at HillcrestArts.com or by calling 805-381-1246.

08/27/2024

Tickets are on sale now for TRANScend Youth’s production of Puffs (or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic)! Performances in the Theatre on the Hill September 6-15. By Matt Cox; Directed by Jim Byrnes; Produced by Jim Byrnes & Teddy Skye Garcia. A story of a boy facing his destiny. A story that seems very familiar………. SOMEHOW. (Perhaps you heard it on the wind. Or in a dream?) But, now, you have the chance to experience it from a new perspective! Join the Puffs on a simultaneously hilarious and genuinely moving adventure through the ins and outs of finding your place in the world. Also, magic. Tickets available at HillcrestArts.com or by calling 805-381-1246. This production is rated PG:13 and may not be appropriate for some audiences.

08/06/2024

This weekend, join Allwayz on Stage in their production of The Addams Family: Young@Part Edition! Performances in the Theatre on the Hill at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts August 9-18, 2024. Directed by Chrys Ryan Johnson, Choreographed by Julia Marley, and Produced by Laurie Johnson. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family whom her parents have never met. She confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. ALLWAYZ ON STAGE, a California Non Profit 501 (c)3 provides individuals with diverse abilities, ages 16 and up, the opportunity to actively participate and express themselves through the performing arts in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment. AOS delivers quality musical theater performances with the help of dedicated, volunteer mentors from various segments of the entertainment industry. Tax-deductible donations to AOS, in addition to the nominal cast member participation fees, cover the production costs of each performance, including licensing fees, rehearsal space, costumes, makeup, theater venue, sets and props so that AOS can provide an unforgettable “time to shine” to all of our talented performers. Tickets: HillcrestArts.com or 805-381-1246.

08/06/2024

It takes a large family to bring magic to the stage. The PIPPIN cast, Orchestra, Crew and Staff. Thank you all for a great Summer! 🥰

07/30/2024

We have a few great shows coming up to finish out your summer with! Tickets for all of these titles and more available at HillcrestArts.com!

07/30/2024

Announcing a Pippin 24-hour flash sale! Use code EXTRAORDINARY to get $15 tickets for Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 7:30pm. Sale is for 24 hours only: starting Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 4pm and ends Wednesday, July 25, 2024 at 4pm. Offer not valid for Premium Seating or any other performance. Tickets: YAEonline.com, HillcrestArts.com, or 805-381-1246. Photo courtesy of Paul Cranmer.

07/22/2024

Our 44th Teen Summer Musical “Pippin!: the 2013 revival version” is opening on Friday, July 26 at Thousand Oaks High School in the Performing Arts Center! Come see the talents of 26 youth actor/actresses and a 15-member youth orchestra on stage for 8 shows. For those who want to see the show more than once, bring a friend along, or need some help with their entertainment budget for the month- we are proud to announce that you can see the Wednesday, July 31 show for only $10 a ticket while supplies last! Please code Glory to get this special deal before its gone….

FAQ’s about Pippin:
1: What is Pippin About? Pippin’s search for the meaning of life includes attempts to find fulfillment through glory, rebellion, simple pleasures, and love with the help of a mysterious troupe of performers.
2: Is this appropriate for younger children? You know your kiddos best, we strongly encourage a 13+ audience or awareness it is presented at a 13+ level.
3: Is there Fosse style choreography? Yes! Our choreographer Dani Bremberg-Reyes has put together classic Fosse moves for all to enjoy.
4: How long is the show? Plan on 2 ½ hours including intermission.
5: Can I bring food or drink in? Only water is permitted inside of the theatre. A snack bar is available during intermission for you to eat in the lobby or outside of the theatre.
6: Can I film or take pictures during the show? Unfortunately, no video is allowed. Pictures will be taken by our amazing photographer and shared with the performers.

Photo featured in graphic courtesy of Paul Cranmer, additional rehearsal photos courtesy of Mark Reyes.

Tickets: YAEonline.com, HillcrestArts.com, or 805-381-1246.

07/16/2024

Announcing the Pippin 48-hour flash sale! Starting tomorrow at 5pm, use code OTTO to get $15 tickets for all performances except the discount performance at 7:30pm on Friday 8/2. Offer not valid for premium seating tickets or group sales. Sale starts Wed 7/17/24 at 5pm and ends Friday 7/19/24 at 5pm.

Tickets: YAEonline.com, HillcrestArts.com, or 805-381-1246.

Photo featured in graphic courtesy of Paul Cranmer.

07/08/2024

Ventura County Gilbert & Sullivan Repertoire Company presents
G&S Favorites Concert
Sunday, July 14 at 2:00pm

Whether you come to just listen or if you want to sing-a-long with the chorus, we once again bring you many of the favorite hits and some of the lesser known shows written by Gilbert & Sullivan.

Tickets: HillcrestArts.com or 805-381-1246

07/08/2024

Sara Jean Ford by the light of the sunset with a sold out hometown crowd was a gorgeous way to spend an evening!

06/26/2024

Ventura County Gilbert & Sullivan Repertoire Company is holding auditions for their upcoming Gilbert & Sullivan production, Ruddigore or the Witch's Curse, performing October 4-20, 2024. Rehearsals begin August 19, 2024.

AUDITION DATES:
Saturday, 6/29: 3-6PM
Sunday, 6/30 1:30-5PM

Theatre on the Hill
Hillcrest Center for the Arts
403 W. Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks, CA.
Box Office: 805-381-1246 (Tickets available)
For appointments or more information: 805 491-6103
[email protected]

We are holding live auditions, including walk-ins, but will also accept initial video submissions. Callbacks are live. Please submit appointment requests with headshot, video/audio and resume, if you have them available. Please prepare two songs, one ballad, and one up-tempo. At least one song must be in English. Classical, musical theater, gospel, pop, contemporary genres are acceptable. You must bring sheet music in the key you are planning to sing it in for the accompanist. It is preferable that your pieces be memorized, as holding music is distracting and will not allow you to express the song as well as you possibly can.

All roles are open. Most are strictly volunteer, with a few exceptions for select lead roles. We are a non-profit community theater and do not pay Equity scale. We welcome everyone between the ages of 13 and 70'sh, who can sing, act, move to music, take direction and be a team player to audition. Some roles are gender fluid.

Mortals
• Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd Disguised as Robin Oakapple, a Young Farmer (comic baritone) 30’sh
• Richard Dauntless His Foster-Brother – A Man-o'-war's-man (tenor) 30’sh
• Sir Despard Murgatroyd of Ruddigore, A Wicked Baronet (bass-baritone or baritone) Looks older than Robin
• Old Adam Goodheart Robin's Faithful Servant (bass) Older man
• Rose Maybud A Village Maiden (soprano) Ingenue Plays late teens – 20’sh
• Mad Margaret (mezzo-soprano) Plays 30-40’sh
• Dame Hannah Rose's Aunt (contralto) 40-50’sh
• Zorah Professional Bridesmaid (soprano) Plays late teens – 20’sh
• Ruth Professional Bridesmaid (speaking/chorus) Plays late teens – 20’sh
• Chorus of Professional Bridesmaids, Villagers, Bucks and Blades – Ages 13 – 70’sh
Ghosts
• Sir Rupert Murgatroyd The First Baronet Middle Aged[16]
• Sir Jasper Murgatroyd The Third Baronet Adult
• Sir Lionel Murgatroyd The Sixth Baronet Adult
• Sir Conrad Murgatroyd The Twelfth Baronet Adult
• Sir Desmond Murgatroyd The Sixteenth Baronet Adult
• Sir Gilbert Murgatroyd The Eighteenth Baronet Adult
• Sir Mervyn Murgatroyd The Twentieth Baronet Adult
• Sir Roderic Murgatroyd The Twenty-first Baronet (bass-baritone) (Middle Aged)
• Chorus of Ancestors (Teens - 60’sh)

Send a message to learn more

06/19/2024

The Hillcrest Center for the Arts and Primordial Soup present
Young, Nutty, and Hungry: A stand-up comedy show to benefit the Young Artists Ensemble. Hosted by Drake Munson on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 8pm. Primordial Soup and returning host Drake Munson present a comedy variety show for all the nuts out there! These variety performers are excited to present the comedic amalgamation of their kooky brains. Get excited! Get pumped! Get nuts! Tickets: HillcrestArts.com or 805-381-1246!

06/18/2024

The Hillcrest Center for the Arts presents “An Evening With the Aging Ingenue” With Sara Jean Ford: Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 7:30pm on the outdoor patio stage at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts. Tickets for this event are going fast, so don’t wait! Join Broadway veteran Sara Jean Ford as she brings her hit Broadwayworld web series “The Aging Ingénue” to the stage, with an raucously funny evening of music and storytelling. An Evening with The Aging Ingénue is hosted by Sara’s fictional alter-ego Claire Cooke -- a Broadway starlette all grown up -- as she struggles to navigate her new reality as an aging actor & mother - all while singing songs that she is far too old to sing (and sharing secrets that she is far too comfortable revealing). Featuring songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Minchin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Charles Strouse, and Stephen Schwartz -- really just a bunch of saccharine sweet & virginally youthful songs -- but sung with the emotional depth and gravitas that can only be gained from what 40+ years in this business will sear into your soul. Please note: this performance is rated PG-13 and may not be appropriate for younger audiences. HillcrestArts.com or 805-381-1246.

05/24/2024

Tickets on sale for Gold Coast Theatre Conservatory's Mythical Creatures: Tournament of Champions! Performances June 8-9 at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts. Tickets: HillcrestArts.com or 805-381-1246.

Gold Coast Plays presentsMythical Creatures: Tournament of ChampionsJune 8 & 9, 2024

05/21/2024

Thank you.

03/13/2024

03/09/2024

Incredible dancing!

Somebody That I Used To Know by We had such an incredible experience working on this piece and we’re so excited to finally share this with you al...

03/06/2024

This Friday: Join the Ventura County Gilbert & Sullivan Repertoire Company as they present The Mikado from March 8-24, 2024 in the Theatre on the Hill at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts! Get 25% off tickets for select opening weekend dates when you use code KOKO at check out. Limit of 2. Tickets and more information at HillcrestArts.com. Photos courtesy of Rebecca Pillsbury.

03/06/2024

Have a gently-used instrument gathering dust? Donate it to kids in need!

03/04/2024

Until music.

02/03/2024

Somewhere down under and among the seas…

1 1/2 hours to showtime! Come under the sea with this fun cast and help us ”Find Nemo”! Limited amount of tickets available for Opening Night!

01/21/2024

You never forget.

01/09/2024

12/29/2023

HCFA is looking for Facility Attendants! Starting at $17.10 per hour 5-19 hours per week. Must be at least 18 years old.

If you are interested fill out an application here:https://www.crpd.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/contract-employment-application-fillable.pdf
and email it to [email protected]

12/14/2023

This Saturday: join us at 6pm at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts for free hot cocoa, free cookies, and Holiday Movie Trivia! Wear your favorite holiday pajamas or sweater and prepare to compete for trivia champion in this special benefit for the YAE. Hosted by trivia master Jim Byrnes. Tickets on sale now at YAEonline.com, HillcrestArts.com, or 805-381-1246!

11/28/2023

Please consider Hillcrest Center for the Arts programs for your Giving Tuesday donation and thank you!!

Just a reminder that today is Giving Tuesday! We hope you will consider supporting Young Artists Ensemble, Hillcrest Players, Conejo Theatre for Everyone, and Elementary Music this year to help keep Hillcrest Center for the Arts a thriving location for you and your families. Giving is easy and tax deductible! The donation link is below and THANK YOU!! We’re grateful for all of you! https://yaeonline.com/givingtuesday.php

11/28/2023

Just a reminder that today is Giving Tuesday! We hope you will consider supporting Young Artists Ensemble, Hillcrest Players, Conejo Theatre for Everyone, and Elementary Music this year to help keep Hillcrest Center for the Arts a thriving location for you and your families. Giving is easy and tax deductible! The donation link is below and THANK YOU!! We’re grateful for all of you! https://yaeonline.com/givingtuesday.php

11/16/2023

Gold Coast Plays & Theatre Conservatory Presents The Christmas Castle Mystery: December 9 & 10! Performances Saturday & Sunday at 1:00pm and feature students in the Conejo Recreation & Park District's Acting in a Production class. Written By Kati Olexiewicz; Directed By Stephanie Wilson & Kati Olexiewicz. Every year, the Duke and Duchess hold a Christmas Ball displaying the new toy of the year. The annual ball has been a tradition in their royal family for centuries. It is an extravagant affair with all the important town guests in attendance. The Duke and Duchess have spared no expense and have hired the best caterers and entertainers in the world! Meanwhile, the prisoners in the castle dungeon wish they could be freed just long enough to have a special Christmas. Suddenly there is a castle-wide lantern outage, and when the fires turn back on, the guests realize that the New Town Christmas Toy has gone missing! Who could have done such a thing? And Why? Luckily, the Castle Detectives are on the case! Tickets: HillcrestArts.com or 805-381-1246.

09/21/2023

This October, join the Ventura County Gilbert & Sullivan Repertoire Company as they present The Sorcerer, October 6-22, 2023 at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts! Music by Arthur Sullivan, Libretto by W. S. Gilbert, Directed by Rebecca Pillsbury, and Musical Direction by Zachary Spencer. A young man, Alexis, is obsessed with idea of love levelling all ranks and social distinctions. To promote his beliefs, he invites the proprietor of J. W. Wells & Co., Family Sorcerers, to brew a love potion. This causes everyone in the village to fall in love with the first person they see and results in the pairing of comically mismatched couples. Will he sacrifice himself to break the spell? Season tickets for VCGSRC also available. HillcrestArts.com or 805-381-1246. Photos courtesy of VCGSRC.

09/14/2023

Gold Coast began rehearsal this last weekend for A CHRISTMAS CASTLE MYSTERY! We can't wait to see how it all turns out!

IN FINE VOICE—From left, Jesse Money, Stephanie Wilson, Kati Olexiewicz display the prize Gold Coast Theatre won for Best Performance at the Aug. 6 Charity Karaoke event. Courtesy photoGold Coast Plays and Conservatory participated in the annual Charity Karaoke event Aug. 6 featuring 20 local nonp...